Edgar Yaeger Resin Tile Mosaic of a Caduceus

Item Details

Edgar Yaeger (American; 1904-1997)
Untitled (caduceus), mid 20th century
Resin tile mosaic on wood panel
Signed to the lower right, inscribed on inset metal placard

Known for his modern abstract style and his WPA murals of the Depression era, Yaeger was influenced by European modernists such as Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, and Giorgio de Chirico. Yaeger’s work has been exhibited at many institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Detroit Institute of Art, the Corcoran Gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, among others.

Condition

- discoloration and accretion throughout, concentrated in spaces between tesserae; discoloration and wear to grout and tile adhesive;two gaps of missing tile to upper right; scratches and wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measurements include frame.

Item #

16CIN997-2944